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Trump Signs Order Easing Federal Worker Dismissals
President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at making it easier to fire or discipline federal workers, impacting around 8,000 high-level employees in the D.C. area. The order reclassifies these workers as at-will employees, allowing for quicker dismissals based on performance.
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Trump signs order affecting job protections for 8,000 federal employees
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